Author: Meghan Burdsall

2026 4-H Club Financial Packets

Below are the links to all forms included in the Financial Club Packet.
If you prefer a paper copy, you are welcome to stop by the office to pick up your 4-H Club’s Financial Packet.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All forms should be completed by the 4-H Club head advisors and are due to the Extension Office (or emailed to burdsall.9@osu.edu) by 4:00 p.m. on March 1.

 

Club Packet Contents – DUE: March 1

Additional Helpful Forms

4-H Book Ordering Info
We keep an inventory of 4-H project books in the office.

Winning 4-H Plan
Request for accommodations due to the Extension Office by May 1.

Club Fundraiser Request
Fundraiser requests are due 45 days prior to the event and must be approved by the Clermont County 4-H Committee.  The 4-H Committee meets on the second Monday of each month.

Club Transfer Form
Requests are due by March 1.

Across County Lines Policy and Request Form
Requests for 4-H Membership Across County Lines are due by February 15.

4-H Enrollment – Deadline: March 15

Instructions for returning 4-H members

Instructions for returning 4-H volunteers

Instructions for new 4-H members

As a reminder, it is very important that returning members and volunteers do not create a new profile in 4-H Online.  If they have trouble registering, please contact the office on 513-732-7070.

Clermont County Private Applicator Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Program

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Clermont County Fairgrounds – 4-H Hall
1000 Locust Street, Owensville, OH 45160

Join us for the Private Applicator Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Program hosted by OSU Extension Clermont County.

This session will cover core topics and categories (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15) to help you maintain your certification.

Fertilizer Recertification: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Registration Details

  • Pre-registration is required by March 10th.
  • Register online at go.osu.edu/ccpatf or scan the QR code on the flyer.
  • You may also mail or drop off your registration form with payment (cash or check) to:
    OSU Extension Clermont County
    1000 Locust Street, PO Box 670
    Owensville, OH 45160
  • Make checks payable to: OSUE Clermont County

Cost

  • Pesticide & Fertilizer Combo: $45
  • Pesticide Only: $35
  • Fertilizer Only: $10

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact the Extension Office.

Clermont County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Flyer

Must Read for Market Beef & Market Poultry Exhibitors

Market Beef & Market Poultry Exhibitors Please read carefully and register before arriving at the fairgrounds on Saturday, January 10, from 8:00–10:00 AM.

✅ FairEntry Registration is REQUIRED

  • Who needs to register?
    • Anyone weighing in market beef
    • Anyone ordering turkeys and/or chickens
  • Deadline for Beef Registration:
    Register your beef animals in FairEntry by Friday, January 9.
  • Tag Cost: $3 per tag.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • FairEntry does NOT sync with 4-H Online.
  • Returning 4-H Members: Use the same FairEntry account as last year.
  • New 4-H Members: Create a new FairEntry account.
  • The OSUE Clermont County Office does not have access to FairEntry. For help with your FairEntry account you must reach out to the Clermont County Junior Fair Board.

How to Register

For Returning Users:

  1. Go to FairEntry.com.
  2. Click Find Your Fair → Enter Clermont County → Select 2026 Clermont County Junior Fair.
  3. Log in with your email and password.
  4. Enter your personal information.
  5. Click Add an Entry:
    • Select Beef or Poultry → Market Beef or Market Poultry.
    • Choose Steer, Heifer, or Poultry type.
    • Select your club → Add Animal.
  6. Continue through payment screens → Check consent box → Click Submit.

For New Users:

  1. Go to FairEntry.com and create an account.
  2. Click Find Your Fair → Enter Clermont County → Select 2026 Clermont County Junior Fair.
  3. Follow the same steps as above to add entries and submit.

Clermont County 4-H Enrollment Deadline

Registration for the Clermont County 4-H program is due by March 15.

Both youth and volunteers are required to enroll in 4-H Online.

While youth can join 4-H anytime throughout the year, in order to be eligible to exhibit at the Clermont County Fair, members must enroll by March 15, 2026.

It’s important to note that club advisors may have established an earlier date for club purposes.

Click the link below to access the enrollment database. We recommend bookmarking this page for easier access.

4-H Online 2.0

RETURNING Families will use the email address that is on file with the Extension office and the password previously created for 4-H Online.  If you don’t remember your password, you can choose “reset password” on the home page of 4-H Online.  If you are not sure which email address you used, please contact the office or your club advisor.  If you have been in 4-H before, please DO NOT create a new profile.

Returning Member Enrollment Help Video

Step-by-Step Instruction Guide for Returning Members

Step-by-Step Instruction Guide for Returning Volunteers

NEW families, those who have not previously been involved with 4-H, will need to create a new profile following the instructions below.

New Member Enrollment Help Video

Step-by-Step Instruction Guide for New Members 

*Note, please contact club advisors before enrolling their club! They would like the chance to make your acquaintance beforehand.

2026 4-H Club List

4-H Project Starter Kit Applications

🎉 Exciting Opportunity for Clermont County 4-H Members! 🎉

The Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee is thrilled to sponsor 4-H Project Starter Kits—designed to help you kick off your next big adventure in 4-H!

✅ Applications Due: February 6th
👉 Apply Today: go.osu.edu/cc2026projectstarterkit

What’s a Project Starter Kit?
These kits provide the essential materials you need to complete a project—making it easier for more youth to explore new interests and succeed in 4-H, regardless of limitations.

Eligibility to Apply:

  • Must be a project age 4-H member in good standing in Clermont County.
  • Must be the first time exhibiting that specific project.
  • Must complete the application by the specified deadline. Including Member & Parent/Guardian signatures acknowledging the youth will complete the project or repay the cost of the kit listed below.
  • Members may only apply for two starter kits per year.
  • Youth must enroll by the 4-H Deadline in the project of the kit they are applying for. If they are not selected for the kit, they may choose to complete the project on their own or drop the project.
  • Youth are encouraged to sign up for additional projects in case they do not receive a kit. This will allow them to have options for projects to complete.

Participating Projects:

  • Racing Against the Clock ⏱️
  • Snack Attack 🍎
  • Family History Treasure Hunt 🧩
  • Measuring Up 📏
  • Terrific Tops 👕
  • Cake Decorating 🎂
  • First Aid in Action 🩹
  • Rockets Away 🚀
  • Laundry Project 🧺
  • Beginner Fishing 🎣

📅 Deadline: February 6th

For more application and project supply details CLICK HERE!!

*Must download the document before editing.

How to Submit Applications:
📧 Email: Mitchell.2642@osu.edu
📬 Drop Off at: OSU Extension Clermont County
1000 Locust St., Building #324, Owensville, OH 45160

Quality Assurance Test-Out Opportunity

🍀Quality Assurance Test-Out Opportunity!🍀

📅 Date: February 16, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (No appointment needed)
📍 Location: OSUE Clermont County Office
Fairgrounds – 1000 Locust Street, Building #324, Owensville, OH 45160

Click here to view and download a Quality Assurance Test Study Guide!!

Who can test out?

  • 12-14-year-old and 15-18-year-old 4-H and FFA members may test out of their annual quality assurance (QA) program
  • Test are given based on age group and large or small animal shown
  • These ages are as of January 1, 2026 – a youth’s 4-H age.
  • Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years.
  • Youth ages 15-18 years who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program permanently.

All QA must completed before June 1 of the current year to compete at the Clermont County Junior Fair or the Ohio State Fair.

All Youth Exhibitors taking one of the following projects are required to complete Quality Assurance (QA) before June 1st to be eligible to compete at the Clermont County Junior Fair or the Ohio State Fair.

  • lactating dairy cattle (cows NOT heifers)
  • lactating dairy goats (goats that are producing milk, even if they are in their dry phase)
  • market beef (steer or heifer) NOT feeder calves
  • market goats
  • market hogs
  • market lambs
  • market poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese)
  • market rabbits (NOT breeding or fancy)

Youth Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is a pledge or promise to 1) provide a food animal product preferred by consumers and 2) provide a safe, wholesome food animal product. Food animals are those whose products (meat, milk, and eggs) have the potential to become part of the food chain.

Food safety is paramount to animal agriculture, assuring consumer acceptance and confidence in a market where competing proteins and other alternatives are emerging, rivaling food products of animal origin. Furthermore, issues surrounding animal welfare in agricultural livestock production have surfaced that must be addressed at all levels of food animal production, including youth participation in food animal projects.

Youth involved in food animal exhibitions, by definition, are food animal producers. Youth food animal producers, at the culmination of the project, will sell their animal(s) and food products that are intended for human consumption.

Knowledge and mastery of the science of genetics, nutrition, management, handling, and environment in relation to the youth’s food animal projects play a critical role in the success of producing safe and wholesome food products for consumers. Therefore, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) mandates that all youth exhibiting food animal projects participate annually in quality assurance programming. OSU Extension provides the leadership for implementing quality assurance programs in partnership with agricultural education and agricultural societies.

Youth who take food animal projects, by participating in science-based experiential learning activities, learn how to ensure that the products from their 4-H food animals are safe for consumers and that their actions inspire the general public and consumer confidence in assuring well-cared-for animals and quality products.

Join Us for the 2026 Clermont County 4-H Open House

 

The 2026 4‑H season is right around the corner, and we’re excited to kick things off with an 4‑H Open House! Whether you’re a returning member, brand‑new to 4‑H, or simply exploring opportunities for the young people in your life, this event is the perfect place to get started.

📅 When

Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 Where

4‑H Hall, Clermont County Fairgrounds
1000 Locust Street, Owensville, Ohio 45160

👥 Who Should Attend

• Youth ages 5–18
• Families
• Prospective 4‑H members
• Current members looking to explore new projects and activities

🌟 What to Expect

Our Open House is designed to introduce families to the full range of opportunities Clermont County 4‑H has to offer. Attendees can look forward to:

  • Hands‑on activities for youth
  • Conversations with local 4‑H clubs
  • Information about county 4‑H programs
  • Project displays
  • Guidance from advisors, and club members

Whether you’re curious about livestock, STEM, cooking, leadership, art, gardening, or any of the many other project areas, this is the perfect chance to ask questions and see what sparks your interest.

💡 Why Attend?

4‑H provides a supportive environment where young people build life skills, discover passions, and connect with their community. This event offers families the opportunity to learn:

  • How to join a club
  • What projects are available
  • What to expect during the 4‑H year
  • How 4‑H can help youth grow, lead, and succeed

We can’t wait to welcome you as we begin another exciting year of learning, leadership, and fun!

Market Beef & Poultry Orders on January 10th 2026

Attention Clermont County 4-H Youth! 

Don’t miss this important event happening

Saturday, January 10th at the Clermont County Fairgrounds!

✅ Market Beef Tag & Weigh-In
📍 Location: Cattle Scales
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

✅ Market Turkey & Market Chicken Orders
📍 Location: Senior Fairboard Office
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Market Turkeys: $55.00
Market Chickens: $30.00
(Cash or Check accepted)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is the ONLY DAY to place orders for Market Turkeys and Market Chickens!

No late orders will be accepted.

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and be there on time!

 

Save the Date for the Southwest Ohio Perennial School!!!!!

The 2026 Southwest Ohio Perennial School is being held on Thursday, April 9th!!

This event is open to all who have an interest in learning more about horticulture, and gardening.

4-H Project Book Price Increase!!!

We want to inform our 4-H families and volunteers about an important change regarding project book pricing. Starting on November 1st, when you order a 4-H Project Book through the OSUE Clermont County Office the cost of each a 4-H Project Book will now be $12.00.

This adjustment reflects rising production and distribution costs and ensures that Ohio 4-H can continue providing high-quality educational materials to support youth development. While we understand that any price increase can be challenging, we remain committed to keeping 4-H programming accessible and impactful.

Statement from OSU Extension Publishing:

“In the 2026 Ohio 4-H Project Guide, the standard project book price is $12. Bulletins and 4-H resource handbooks vary in price based on page count. This move to a tier-pricing structure is intended to create pricing consistency over formats, regardless of distribution numbers. Extension Publishing is committed to changing prices only once a year, in the fall, across all program areas. This pricing schedule is intended to remain in place for the upcoming three to five years. Learning Lab Kits are not affected by this increase. If necessary, those prices will be adjusted upon reprint.”

What does this mean for you?

Thank you for your continued support of 4-H and the incredible learning experiences it provides for our youth. Together, we’re growing leaders, building skills, and shaping futures.